Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Suiattle River

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Suiattle River

A quiet hike on a a winding trail above the Suiattle River. There are good campsites by the suspension bridge that crosses Canyon Creek. Preference for Shuko and Jenne's mentor group until June 10th. Please contact Shuko after June 10th if there is space available.

  • Easy, Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,500 ft

This is a nice walk with some easy water crossings, old growth forest, many interesting vegetations. After setting up camp, we can hike a little further on the PCT south to the bridge over the river. More info to come as the trip nears.

9:30am at the Suitable River trailhead.

Route/Place

Suiattle River



  • Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX

    Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112

    Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader

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